S3856Referred to Committee
SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2026
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-02-12
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
S
ⓘType
Sponsor
Rick Scott
Republican · FL · Senator
Votes with party: 74.3% (888 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
- Conservative Groups$380k
Full profile: /officials/S001217
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (2)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2026-02-12
Source: Congress.gov
Plain-English Summary
This bill would require the government to publicly share more detailed information about how the SNAP food assistance program (formerly known as food stamps) is being used and managed across different states. The legislation aims to increase transparency and oversight of the program by making data about participation, spending, and program effectiveness more accessible to Congress and the public. This could help lawmakers and citizens better understand how federal food assistance dollars are being spent and identify areas where the program might be improved.
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Subjects
Agriculture and Food
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